AI is constantly improving and rapidly growing. Used correctly, it can help enhance your CV, but used incorrectly, it can make you sound like a robot.
Here are a few dos and don’ts if you’re using AI to write your CV:
✅ DO use AI for structure.
Ask AI to help you format your CV, organise sections, or make it more reader friendly.
✅ DO feed it real data.
AI works best when you give it real substance, for example, your actual achievements, metrics, and experience.
✅ DO check tone and accuracy.
Use AI to help you strike the right balance: confident but not over-hyped. Always fact-check what it generates, you’re responsible for every word.
⛔ DON’T copy and paste a full AI draft.
Recruiters can tell when a CV lacks personality. If it doesn’t sound like you in an interview, that disconnect can cost you trust.
⛔ DON’T over-automate.
Let AI polish your words, not replace your voice. The best CVs still tell your story, not ChatGPT’s version of it.
⛔ DON’T forget the human review.
Ask a real person such as a mentor, recruiter, or friend, to review it. AI can’t spot tone mismatches, industry expertise, or emotional connection the way humans can.
Most of all, don’t forget: your authenticity is your biggest advantage!